air spring

noun

: a shock absorber that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal spring compare air suspension

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Standard air springs deliver the smooth ride Mercedes owners expect. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024 So, the company sought to, as part of software and hardware improvements, reduce the impact of bumps, quick stops and hard turns with updates to the suspension and air springs. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 The new season, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air spring 2025 on ABC and Hulu. Liz Calvario, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024 Its suspension uses adaptive shock absorbers and air springs to offer a ride that is comfortable in normal settings, stiff for sporty driving. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for air spring 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air spring was in 1826

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“Air spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20spring. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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